Informed consent

Question 1

Is consent a voluntary agreement from a patient to undergo treatmen, procedure or examination after recieivng adequate information?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

What are the three different types of inform consent?

Answer 2

Implied Consent- givent through patients actions
Expressive Consent- verbal or written
Informed Consent- detailed discussion with the patient about a procedure including risks and alternatives

Question 3

Implied Consent is

Answer 3

non verbal consent
- not explicitly stated but inferred by actions or circumstances

Question 4

What is the limitations of implied consent?

Answer 4

• only applicable for non-imvasive procedures like exams, xrays assessments.
• Not valid for procedures involving risk.

Question 5

What is expressive consent ?

Answer 5

clear, directed agreement either written or spoken before a procedure

Question 6

For expressed consent what are the key considerations?

Answer 6

Low-risk treatment- verbal
Written- invasive procedures

Question 7

What are the key elements of informaed consent?

Answer 7

diagnosis
nature of treatment
risks and benefits
alternatives
consequences of no treatment
patitent understanding and voluntary decision

Question 8

Why is inform concent has legal ethical importance ?

Answer 8

• required for surgical procedures anesthesia nad any treatment with potential complications
• prevents miscommunication and ensures patient autonomy
• protects both patient and provider in case of legal disputes.

Question 9

what is informed refusual and documentation?

Answer 9

when a patient refuses recommended treatment after being informed of consequences
- documentation must include statement of refusal, risk associated with refusal, signature of patient and witness

Question 10

what are th ecommon areas of vulnerability in consent?

Answer 10

treating minors without guardian consent
language barrier
congnitive impairments
rushed or incomplete consent discussions

Question 11

What are the risk management in oral healthcare

Answer 11

obtain clear and documented content
maintain thorough and accurate records
communicate effectively with patients
follow infection control protocols

Question 12

what are the steps in ethical decision making ?

Answer 12

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Identify the problem
Collect information
Identify ethical principles
Consider avalible options
Make a decision and act
Evaluate the outcome

Question 13

What is the strategies to improve informed consent process?

Answer 13

palin language
provide written summaries
Encourage patient question

Question 14

The role of the DH is?

Answer 14

educate the patients advoate for patient, collaborate